2017 EDUCATION

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Real World Education. Real World Application.

AGMA places exceptional value on our members and non-members participation in our program offerings. The education department will continue to conduct programs that support the professional development of the gear manufacturing workforce that, in turn, will enhance the manufacturing and distribution of AGMA member company products. Offering courses in face-to-face, online, and webinar formats, we strive to be a leader in gear education and training and embrace the expanded use of technology to reach our learners anytime, anywhere. We are committed to providing relevant, cutting edge, and challenging learning opportunities with an emphasis on learning outcomes and the application of knowledge to meet employer and learner needs.

Our goals are to:

• Deliver training and education opportunities that build a knowledgeable, skilled workforce to more effectively and efficiently meet critical goals.

• Continually enhance the quality of the learning environment and the diversity of learning approaches to meet the needs of learners.

• Ensure that learning opportunities remain relevant.

• Continually assess and improve courses to assure desired learning outcomes are met.

• Attract, develop, and retain highly qualified, diverse instructors who are committed to our mission, who create a learning environment which is supportive and challenging, and who value service to others.

A leader in gear education, AGMA continues to add to the advanced gear engineering course offerings of he AGMA Advanced Gear Engineering Certificate. More than 1,600 individuals have completed courses. Some have continued their professional training by completing five required courses to earn the Advanced Gear Engineering Certificate.

Students enroll in courses specific to their job function and/or professional interests. Our member and non-members are committed in assisting their employees in gaining valuable knowledge and insight in order to train and retain a qualified and skilled workforce. For these dedicated individuals, taking the series of classes consists of more than 100 classroom hours. It is quite an achievement and demonstrates a high level of commitment for continuing education in the gear industry.

Advanced Gear Engineering Certificate

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Instructors: Dwight Smith, Allen Bird, and Peter Grossi

Fee: $1,395 First registrant per member company | $1,195 additional registrant

$1,895 First registrant per non-member company | $1,695 additional registrant

Learn the fundamentals of gear manufacturing in this hands‐on course. Gain an understanding of gearing and nomenclature, principles of inspection, gear manufacturing methods, and hobbing and shaping.  Utilizing manual machines, develop a deeper breadth of perspective and understanding of the process and physics of making a gear as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in working with CNC equipment commonly in use.

This course is taught at Daley College. A shuttle bus is available each day to transport students to and from the hotel.

Learning Objectives:• Demonstrate understanding of the evolution, history, and function of gears• Show and describe 14 gear tooth features• Describe six typical gear characteristics that are measured• Demonstrate knowledge of gauging vs. measurement• Utilize and describe a variety of analysis methods• Troubleshoot many of their own problems, because they fully understand

the process

Who should attendAlthough the Basic Course is designed primarily for new employees with at least six months’ experience in setup or machine operation, it has proved beneficial to quality control managers, sales representatives, management, and executives.

Basic Training for Gear Manufacturing

April 3–7, 2017September 18–22, 2017Chicago, IL

Instructors: William “Mark” McVea, PhD, P.E.

Fee: $1,395 First registrant per member company | $1,195 additional registrant

$1,895 Firstregistrant per non-member company | $1,695 additional registrant

Gain an understanding of the information contained within a typical gear inspection report and the contents and meaning of the information contained within the gear charts, as well as the techniques used by the gear measurement system to assess gear quality.    Exploration of basic gear measurement techniques, how measurement equipment and test machines implement these techniques, and how to interpret the results from these basic measurements what corrective actions may be considered if the quality of a particular gear is unsatisfactory.

Learning Objectives:• Describe the measurement and inspection techniques used to qualify a

gear• Explain the major contributing factors to gear quality• Describe, in detail, the practical gear measurement and inspection

techniques• Categorize the common tools and equipment used to measure and inspect

gears• Discuss some of the new and automated gear design systems

Who should attendThis course will appeal to anyone who is interested in gears, gear systems, design development or measurement and inspection techniques.  More specifically, anyone responsible for the following will benefit; mechanical power transmission system design, development, durability assessment and application; application and development of geared systems technologies; management of transmission designers and manufacturers; and supply of components and sub‐systems to mechanical power transmission system manufacturers.

Fundamentals of Gear Design and Analysis

April 19–21, 2017Indianapolis, IN

Register Today for all AGMA Education Offerings www.agma.org/education

BASIC LEVEL COURSE OFFERINGS

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Gearbox CSI:Forensic Analysis of Gear& Bearing Failures

March 21-23, 2017Concordville, PA

ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE OFFERINGS

Instructors: Raymond J. Drago and Roy Cunningham

Fee: $1,895 First registrant per member company | $1,695 additional registrant

$2,395 First registrant per non-member company | $2,195 additional registrant

Learn what is required for the design of an optimum gear set and the importance of the coordinated effort of the gear design engineer, the gear metallurgist, and the bearing system engineer. Investigate gear‐related problems, failures and improved processing procedures.

Learning Objectives:• Improve their gear designs• Apply their understanding of gear rating theory and analysis methods• Investigate differences in stress states among various surface durability

failure modes• Discuss time dependent and time independent failure modes related to

tooth design• Use computer generated graphics to examine mesh action and tooth

interaction• Discuss the concepts presented

Gear Materials:Selection, Metallurgy, Heat Treatment, and Quality Control

February 22-24, 2017Clearwater Beach, FL

Instructors: Raymond J. Drago and Joseph W. Lenski, Jr.

Fee: $1,895 First registrant per member company | $1,695 additional registrant $2,395 First registrant per non-member company | $2,195 additional registrant

Gain a better understanding of various types of gears and bearings. Learn about the limitation and capabilities of rolling element bearings and the gears that they support.  Grasp and understanding of how to properly apply the best gear‐bearing combination to any gearbox from simple to complex.

Learning Objectives:• Apply understanding of forensic analysis of gearbox failures in future

gearbox designs • Discuss bearing and gear types• Explain how bearing selection is influenced by gear type and loading• Select appropriate bearing types and configurations as influenced by gear

type and loading • Explain how to optimize bearing and gear combination• Identify seven materials and manufacturing related defects

Instructor: Raymond J. Drago and Steve Cymbala

Fees $1,895 First registrant per member company | $1,695 additional registrant

$2,395 First registrant per non-member company | $2,195 additional registrant

Explore the supporting elements of a gearbox that allow gears and bearings to do their jobs most efficiently. Learn about seals, lubrication, lubricants, housings, breathers, and other details that go into designing gearbox systems.

Learning Objectives:• Understand types of housing, construction, and housing elements • Apply drawing practices for housing and related components• Bearing mounting, retention, and sealing• Understand election and role of gearbox accessories• Apply the appropriate lubricant selection and lubricant to rotating elements• Describe the selection criteria concerning the basic lubricant chemistry. Since

the best design is only as good as its implementation, drawing practices and tolerancing will also be addressed from the designers’ perspective

• Learn about translating the general design from the design manual

Instructors: Rob Budny, Andrew Milburn Guest Instructors in Big Sky: Robert Errichello, Jane Muller

Fee: $1,795 First registrant per member company | $1,595 additional registrant

$2,295 First registrant per non-member company | $2,095 additional registrant

Explore gear failure analysis in this hands‐on seminar where students not only see slides of failed gears but can hold and examine those same field samples close up. Experience the use of microscope and take your own contact pattern from field samples.

Learning Objectives:• Identify the primary and secondary failure modes• Use the proper nomenclature to describe the morphology of gear failure• Diagnose the root cause of failure• Prescribe remedies to prevent repeat failures• Use the GEARTECH textbook and other provided resources for ongoing study

of gear failure analysis• Tailor failure analysis techniques for their specific requirements

Gear FailureAnalysisJune 12–14, 2017Big Sky, MT

December 6–8, 2017San Francisco, CA

Gearbox SystemDesign

May 2-4, 2017Clearwater Beach, FL

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Instructor: Raymond J. Drago

Fee: $1,495 First registrant per member company | $1,295 additional registrant $1,995 First registrant per non-member company | $1795 additional registrant

Learn key factors in the inspection process that lead to better design of gears. Develop a broad understanding of the methods used to manufacture and inspect gears. Discover how the resultant information can be applied and interpreted in the design process.

Learning Objectives:• Identify methods of manufacturing external and internal spur, single and

double helical, and bevel and worm gears• Describe the methodology and underlying theory for basic manufacture

and inspection of each• Take two views of the same results: meeting a “specification” and

determining acceptability for a specific application, and interpreting the inspection data for purposes other than simply determining accept/reject status

• Discuss the basics of a variety of destructive and nondestructive inspection tests

Gear Manufacturing & Inspection

June 20-22, 2017St. Augustine, FL

Instructors: Raymond J. Drago

Fee: $1,395 First registrant per member company | $1,195 additional registrant $1,895 First registrant per non-member company | $1,695 additional registrant

Learn how to design and apply bevel gears systems from the initial concept through manufacturing and quality control and on to assembly, installation and maintenance. Engage in a practical hands-on guide to the bevel gear design, manufacture, quality control, assembly, installation rating, lubrication and, most especially, application.

Learning Objectives• Apply the selection process required to determine which type of bevel gear

is best for a particular application• Integrate both the manufacturing and quality control processes in the initial

design process• Discuss best practices for mounting, assembling and installing bevel gears• Describe in-service lubrication and maintenance required to support long

term operation

Bevel GearSystem Design

September 6–8, 2017San Diego, CA

Instructor: Lily Kamjou

Fee: $1,395 First registrant per member company | $1,195 additional registrant $1,895 First registrant per non-member company | $1,695 additional registrant

Learn to make use of steel properties in a system solution and understand the potential that different steel options can offer for their various applications. Explore how performance of the material and thus the component and system depends on how the steel is produced.

Learning Objectives:• Describe how material properties affect the performance of the

applications• Apply the understanding of steel properties in an application• Have a broader knowledge base to support choosing materials suited to

application requirements• Discuss how to verify and specify required steel properties• Describe and apply the concepts presented

Steels for Gear Applications

October 4-6, 2017Alexandria, VA

Instructor: Raymond J. Drago

Fee: $1,495 First registrant per member company | $1,295 additional registrant $1,995 First registrant per non-member company | $1,795 additional registrant

Learn how to improve gear designs and gain new insight into concepts presented through illustrations and demonstrations. Explore all factors that go into good gear design from life cycle, load, torque, tooth optimization, and evaluating consequences.

Learning Objectives:• Improve their gear designs• Apply their understanding of gear rating theory and analysis methods• Investigate differences in stress states among various surface durability

failure modes• Discuss time dependent and time independent failure modes related to

tooth design• Use computer generated graphics to examine mesh action and tooth

interaction

Detailed Gear Design

November 14-16, 2017Dallas, TX

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ONLINE EDUCATION OFFERINGS

Can’t make a live session? We bring the experts to you!Online learning proves to be a great alternative to attending a face-to-face course. It is cost-effective and allows you to work at your own pace - anytime and anywhere. Learn the basics of the gear industry through the Online Workforce Education series and other advanced topics through the Online Video Training courses and Webinars.

The three-module Online Workforce Education series provides a basic overview for those new to the industry or for individuals that work in areas outside of engineering. In addition, those who work in human resources and/or sales also benefit from this series.

The development of AGMAs Workforce Education Series, Online Video Training Courses, Detailed Gear Design, Gearbox CSI, and the 2017 Webinar series are made possible through the generous support of the AGMA Foundation. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in educating the industry.

The AGMA Foundation also awards annual scholarships at the undergraduate and graduate school levels. In fact, 86% of the scholarship recipients have embarked on careers in gear manufacturing and design.

Contact Cindy Bennett, Executive Director, at bennett@agma.org for more information and how you can participate in the annual campaign.

Workforce Training Series

Member Fee: $0 Non-member Fee: $295/course

This series, free for AGMA members, provides a comprehensive overview of gearing to enhance students’ understanding of essential terminology and practices within the industry.

Fundamentals of GearingThis course is a comprehensive overview of the industry. It begins with a little history of gearing and proceeds through the topics of parallel axis gear basics; involute tooth form; description of the gear; diametrical pitch/module; pitch; and pressure angle.

Parallel Gear InspectionThe gear inspection module includes basic concepts for gear measurement, the tools and instruments used, the evaluation of gear characteristics, definitions of terms, and introduction to gear classification.

HobbingThis course is designed to present the basics of hobbing to hobbing machine operators, gear technicians, and engineers.

Online Video Training Courses

Member Fee: $1,395 Non-member Fee: $1,895

Detailed Gear DesignStudents can get the full experience of the course through more than 15 hours of video and supporting training documents. Learn about gear design and examine carefully crafted “problems” that will demonstrate the practical application of the optimization methods presented in this seminar. This course is facilitated by gear expert, Raymond Drago, P.E., of Drive Systems Technology, Inc.

Gear Failure AnalysisStudents get the experience of the course through 10 hours of in-depth discussion of gear failure modes and supporting training documents. Learn the causes of gear failure and how to prevent it from occurring. You will also examine the various types of gear failure, such as overload, bending fatigue, Hertzian fatigue, wear, scuffing and cracking. Possible causes of these failures will be presented, along with some suggested ways to avoid them. This course is facilitated by expert gear failure analyst, Robert Errichello, P.E., of GEARTECH.

Member Fee: $0 Non-member Fee: $99-$159/course

AGMA continues to provide top quality education products to members of the gear industry. Sign up for a live webinar, or download one of the previously presented webinars. Watch it independently or with your entire staff!

For Live Webinars Webinars are broadcast over the internet and sound is available either through your device speakers or audio on your phone. A toll-free number will be provided for each event. The log-in information is sent out several days prior to the event. Testing of your computer connection prior to the event is suggested and instructions will be provided with the login information. Free technical support is available.

For Previously Recorded WebinarsAll sessions are recorded and sessions and handouts are available as on demand downloads.

Webinars

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OTHER 2017 AGMA MEMBER EVENTS

April 19–20, 2017Spring Marketing & Forecasting ConferenceRosemont, IL

October 4–5, 2017Fall Marketing & Forecasting ConferenceRosemont, IL

May 16–18, 2017Strategic Resources Network EventTulsa, OK

The next AGMA Strategic Resources Network (SRN) event is in May. The AGMA SRN events are designed with three things in mind - relevant presentations with take home benefits, plant tours, and great networking opportunities.

Complete information on this year’s event is available at www.agma.org.

AGMA enlists the support of experts in the industry to provide statistical reports, presentations, and analysis on the current gear market conditions and future forecasts. Twice a year, AGMA invites members to meet to get the latest data and discuss economic trends.

Complete information on this year’s events are available at www.agma.org.

2017AGMA/ABMAANNUALMEETINGMarch 30 - April 1, 2017

Omni Rancho Las PalmasResort & Spa

Palm Springs, CA

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OCTOBER 24-26COLUMBUS, OH

Gear Expo, THE Drive Technology Show, continues to grow and serve thousands of drive technology experts and power transmission professionals.

Gear buyers, end users, manufacturers, and engineers from many industries come to network, build relationships, discover and apply innovative technology that sets up their businesses to grow market share and expand product lines.

AGMA will offer a variety of education courses in conjunction with Gear Expo. Complete details on course offerings are available at www.gearexpo.com.

FALL TECHNICAL MEETING (FTM)October 22-24, 2017

The FTM is the best opportunity to learn about the latest research in the gear industry. A full list of presenters is available on the AGMA website at www.agma.org